CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. Stephen King is not just a pop culture icon, but also a rabid connoisseur â and not just in the horror realm either. He regularly alerts fans about his watching and reading habits on social media, and while it's true that a lot of his commentary is about material of the scary variety, he also mixes things up. For example, for New Years 2021 he made a resolution to watch one movie from every year since 1961, with a special focus on films he hasn't seen before. He recently reached 1988, and as a result has found himself sharing thoughts about a beloved cult classic comedy: